BREAKFAST WITH FIT GREEK YOGURT
When the heat arrives, the classic breakfast with coffee and milk just doesn’t appeal to me. I crave something fresh to start the day well.
I often choose to consume fruit accompanied with yogurt, and the most popular in my house is Greek yogurt, but I also like having something “solid” to bite into, otherwise, I become grumpy from hunger by 10 AM…
And so Fit Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies with Greek yogurt for breakfast are just what I need!
I love Greek yogurt because it’s healthy, contains little sugar and fat, is nutritious yet light, and above all, super versatile! In fact, you can get creative and create different combinations, and that’s why today we’re going to see an idea to prepare a tasty breakfast with Greek yogurt.
Today’s recipe is very easy to prepare, super fresh (it tastes like ice cream!) but above all delicious: I am sure that if you try it, you will be looking forward to the morning to enjoy it!
We know ice cream sandwiches are one of the most delicious desserts you can eat, but they often contain a lot of fats and sugars, so why not prepare these Fake Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies with Greek Yogurt and chocolate chips at home?
I used Digestive Cookies, but you can replace them with what you have at home; a great alternative is Gran Cereali, while the internal filling is made with 0% fat plain Greek yogurt to which I mixed sweetener (or powdered sugar), vanilla essence, and chocolate chips.
Well, needless to say, they were literally snapped up, and I had to prepare more in a short time! Try them, and I am sure they will become one of your favorite breakfasts. Don’t forget to leave me a comment below the recipe if you liked them.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 338.04 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 34.78 (g) of which sugars 17.08 (g)
- Proteins 12.56 (g)
- Fat 17.70 (g) of which saturated 2.78 (g)of which unsaturated 1.11 (g)
- Fibers 0.88 (g)
- Sodium 198.81 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 8 Digestive Cookies
- 300 g 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 4.2 oz cream cheese (light or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon erythritol (or powdered sugar)
- 2.8 oz dark chocolate chips
- milk (to soak cookies)
Tools
- Bowl
- Round Pastry Cutter
Steps
Pour the Greek Yogurt and cream cheese into a bowl, add the vanilla essence and the sweetener (or sugar). Work it with a spoon, then add the chocolate chips and stir to incorporate.
Take a baking tray or plate and line it with parchment paper. Place a round pastry cutter, insert the cookie inside and slightly soak it with milk. Pour the Greek Yogurt mixture inside and level with the back of a teaspoon. Finish with the second cookie. Continue this way until you finish the 4 Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies. Put them in the fridge to set for at least 2 hours. Remember to take them out of the freezer about 15 minutes before enjoying.
NOTES
COOKIES: For this recipe, I used Digestive, but any type of cookie, even shortbread, will work. A great alternative is Gran Cereali.
YOGURT: The ideal yogurt is strained Greek yogurt because it’s thicker and less liquid. If you prefer a different flavor than natural, feel free to choose what you like best, the recipe will still work.
CREAM CHEESE: It is not essential to add it to the rest of the mixture, you can also use just Greek yogurt as long as the total grams of ingredients remain unchanged (either just yogurt or yogurt and cream cheese).
SWEETENER: If you don’t have any dietary restrictions, you can use powdered sugar or a tablespoon of honey instead of the sweetener.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS: The combination of natural yogurt and chocolate chips is spot on. However, if you prefer fruit-flavored yogurt, you can enrich your Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies with pieces of fruit of the same flavor as the yogurt you’ve chosen.
STORAGE
The ice cream sandwiches prepared with Greek yogurt and chocolate chips can be stored in the freezer for about 1 week.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How many calories does a Greek yogurt ice cream have?
An average portion of Greek yogurt ice cream is about 80g (80kcal).
Why does Greek yogurt help with weight loss?
Contrary to what one might think, Greek yogurt is the best diet ally among commercially available yogurts. It contains fats, yes, but they are all good, and thanks to its high protein content, it satisfies quickly even in small quantities. Great in the morning for breakfast or as a snack before lunch.
What to pair with Greek yogurt on a diet?
Fruits like berries, apples, and pears offer fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Nuts and seeds add healthy fats, proteins, and essential micronutrients. Whole grains like oats or quinoa increase fiber intake, while spices like cinnamon or vanilla add flavor without extra calories
